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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AB074E — Cardinal
#AB074E is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 334° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #AB074E
- fef0f6
- fdc3dc
- fb96c2
- f969a7
- f73c8d
- f50f73
- cd095e
- a00749
- 730534
- 460320
- 18010b
Color schemes using #AB074E
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#AB074E FAQ
What color is #AB074E?
#AB074E is a shade of cardinal in the pink family. It has a hue of 334 degrees, 92% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AB074E?
#AB074E is rgb(171, 7, 78) in RGB, hsl(334, 92%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 96%, 54%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AB074E?
White text on this background reaches 7.31:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.87:1.
What colors go well with #AB074E?
Its direct complement is #07AB64. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #07AB12 and #07A0AB gives you contrast without the vibration.